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When it comes to what are considered as"conventional safety practices",I would be willing to bet that all of the forum members(myself included)have ignored more than a few when working with wood and metal.
Many of the materials that we use come with health warnings and instructions on how to work with them safely.Wood does not.Some exotic hardwoods when worked or even handled,are toxic.These woods can cause skin irritation and rashes,and probably do a lot worse if inhaled as fine sawdust.Building crossbows often involves using exotic hardwoods that we are unfamiliar with,and as an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,it pays to do a little research before you start work.
Stay safe,and have a happy Christmas.
Hermit.
Many of the materials that we use come with health warnings and instructions on how to work with them safely.Wood does not.Some exotic hardwoods when worked or even handled,are toxic.These woods can cause skin irritation and rashes,and probably do a lot worse if inhaled as fine sawdust.Building crossbows often involves using exotic hardwoods that we are unfamiliar with,and as an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,it pays to do a little research before you start work.
Stay safe,and have a happy Christmas.
Hermit.
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